Specifications

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The split operation feature allows you to transmit a
call to a Flight Service Station using the COM band
frequencies, while receiving a NAV band station (such
as the ATIS, AWOS etc.). NAV band stations equipped
with this capability typically are shown, on naviga-
tion charts, with the voice calling frequency in pa-
renthesis above the navigation frequency.
Programming a Transmit Frequency
r Press the CHANNEL selector knob, repeatedly
if necessary, to select the VFO mode.
r Set a NAV band (108.000 - 117.975 MHz) fre-
quency using the CHANNEL selector knob or
keypad.
r Press
[
F
]
à
[
MW
(
SPL.W
)]
. The “SPL” icon
will blink, and the transmit frequency will ap-
pear on the display.
r Now set your radio’s transmit frequency, where
the Flight Service Station will be listening for
calls, using the CHANNEL selector knob or key-
pad.
r Press and hold in the
[
MW
(
SPL.W
)]
key for 2
seconds to save the transmit frequency and re-
turn to the NAV band frequency.
SPLIT OPERATION
Note: You have now stored the separate transmit fre-
quency, but you have not yet activated the split-fre-
quency function; go on to the next section.
Operating in the Split Mode
r It is assumed that you have already set the de-
sired NAV band station’s frequencies per the
above instructions.
r Press
[
F
]
à
[
7
(
SPL
)]
to turn on the “Split”
function. The “SPL” icon will appear on the dis-
play.
r Press and hold in the PTT switch to transmit on
the split transmit frequency.
r Release the PTT switch to return to the receive
mode.
r To disable the “Split” function, press
[
F
]
à
[
7
(
SPL
)]
again.
Note: A split frequency can be programmed into each
memory channel independently. Set a transmit fre-
quency before programming the memory channel, if
desired. The split function on/off setting can also be
programmed into a memory channel.